Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding The viewer is expressly advised to consider and use all safety precautions described in this presentation or that might also be indicated by undertaking the activities described herein. In addition, common sense should be exercised to help avoid all potential hazards. Publisher assumes no responsibility for the activities of the viewer or for the subject matter experts who prepared this presentation. Publisher makes no representation or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness for particular purpose or merchantability, nor for any implied warranties related thereto, or otherwise. Publisher will not be liable for damages of any type, including any consequential, special or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or in part, from viewer's use or reliance upon the information, instructions, warnings or other matter contained in this presentation. Safety Notice

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Observe safety rules. Make sure tools and equipment are available. Check materials. Follow the steps described here.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Safety Wear safety glasses at all times Follow all safety rules for using hand tools. Follow all safety rules for using a power saw.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Tools and Equipment  Tape measure  Saw  Hammer  Ladder  Framing square  Snaplock punch, if needed

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Materials  Vinyl siding  Vinyl trim, including starter strips, corner posts, J-channel, and window trim  Nails  Flashing material

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Procedure The steps that follow describe how to apply vinyl siding.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 1 Vinyl siding expands and contracts much more than wood siding. Therefore, it is important to attach the siding to the sheathing properly.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 1  Never drive nails tight. Leave approximately 1 / 32 " between the underside of the head and the vinyl.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 1  Drive fasteners straight and level and in the middle of the nail slot.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 1  Start in the center of the panel and work toward the ends.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 1  Space fasteners no more than 16" apart on panels and 8" to 10" apart on accessories.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 2 a.Measure down from the top of the top plate to a point at least 1" below the bottom plate.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 2 b.Allowing for inside and outside corner posts, nail the starter strip along the chalk line.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 3 a.Tack the inside and outside corner posts in place. Be sure they are plumb.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 3 b.Start at the top of the post and nail down on each side. Think of the post as hanging on the nails.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 4 a.Using housewrap or flexible self-adhesive material, apply flashing around the windows and doors.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 4 b.Overlap the nailing flange on the doors and windows.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 5 Nail J-channel to the sheathing wherever necessary to hold the ends of siding panels.  Areas around windows.  At gable ends.  Where a side wall meets a roof. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 5 Attach the other trim pieces at this time.

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 6 a.Place the first panel in the starter strip and nail it into place. b.Add the remaining courses. c.Leave a 1 / 4 " gap between the siding and all corner posts and channels. d.Increase the gap to 3 / 8 " when installing siding in temperatures below 40ºF (4ºC).

Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Carpentry & Building Construction Applying Vinyl Siding Step 7 a.If the top course of siding has to be cut to fit beneath the soffit, use a snaplock punch to create a nailing flange along the cut edge. b.Use vinyl trim to cap the top of the wall, as needed.